For a quick coffee break on the go, a pre-portioned pack is a good choice if you don’t want to transfer anything into another container. A resealable bag is another option if you prefer to portion out snacks yourself over several breaks; a larger bag of salted pretzels is better suited to stocking up. Whatever the pack size, check the nutritional information and, if you have allergies, read the ingredients on the specific pack.
If you want to take a snack with you without transferring it to another container, and decide on the amount in advance, look for a pack explicitly labelled as an individual portion. Lorenz offers its Saltletts PausenCracker in a 40-g To-Go pack.
A resealable bag or a larger multipack can work well for several breaks. Lorenz describes the packaging for its LaugenCracker as resealable, while EDEKA sells GUT&GÜNSTIG salted pretzels in a 250-g bag.
If fibre, seeds, salt or particular ingredients matter to you, compare the information per 100 g and read the pack labelling. A similar pretzel shape doesn’t mean the recipe or nutritional values are the same.
First decide whether you need a ready-portioned snack or a bag for several breaks. Then compare the type of snack, nutritional information and ingredients of the products that suit you.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Taking it with you and portion size | Check the weight and whether the pack is explicitly labelled as an individual portion. Lorenz also offers Saltletts PausenCracker in a 40-g To-Go pack. | If you don’t want to transfer anything into another container during a short break, you’ll need a pre-portioned amount that fits in your bag. This portioning is a priority for around 40% of consumers. |
| Type of snack and fibre | Compare the ingredients and fibre per 100 g if you’re specifically looking for a wholegrain or seeded option. The figure alone can’t tell you how filling you’ll find the snack. | If you want the snack to keep you going until your next meal, you may prefer to weigh up the ingredients and portion size yourself rather than rely on the pretzel shape. Around 30% of consumers prioritise this choice of snack type. |
| Salt and allergens | Compare the salt per 100 g and take the amount you’ll eat into account. If you have allergies, the ingredients, highlighted allergens and precautionary ‘may contain’ statements on the specific pack are what matter. | If you need to watch your salt intake or avoid particular ingredients, check the details for the exact pack you’ve chosen before eating. This check is a priority for around 30% of consumers. |
A 250-g bag is used differently from a pack explicitly labelled as a 40-g To-Go portion: if you want a set amount for the journey, you’ll need to portion it out yourself from the larger bag.
Before buying, check the pack weight and packaging if you want to take the snack with you without transferring it into another container.
EDEKA lists GUT&GÜNSTIG salted pretzels as containing 4.4 g of salt per 100 g; ALDI SÜD lists SUNSNACKS salted pretzels as containing 4.51 g salt equivalent per 100 g. How much you eat also affects the amount you have during a snack break.
Compare the nutritional information on the same per-100-g basis, and work out the figure for your portion if needed.
Ingredients and labelling can change when recipes or suppliers change. So if you have allergies, information about a brand or a pack you looked at previously isn’t enough.
Before buying and eating the snack, read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’ve actually chosen.
Two different products are worth considering if you’re choosing by pack type: Lorenz offers Saltletts PausenCracker in a 40-g To-Go pack and describes the packaging for its LaugenCracker as resealable.
EDEKA sells classic GUT&GÜNSTIG salted pretzels in a 250-g bag – a size suited to stocking up or sharing, rather than a ready-portioned single serving.
ALDI SÜD lists SUNSNACKS salted pretzels as a classic option in a 250-g pack.
This selection includes a larger bag of classic salted pretzels and a smaller caramel-coated pretzel option. If you’re looking for a ready-portioned single serving, check the packaging of both products before buying.
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An option if you’re looking for classic salted pretzels to enjoy over several breaks or share with others. The pack contains 200 g; if you want to take a set amount with you, check the packaging and portion the snack out yourself if necessary.
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This could be a good choice for your coffee break if you fancy pretzels with a Salted Caramel coating rather than classic salted pretzels. The pack contains 90 g; check the packaging if you need individually portioned servings.
Look for a pack explicitly labelled as To-Go or as an individual portion if you want to know the amount before your break. Lorenz offers Saltletts PausenCracker in a 40-g To-Go pack; a resealable bag, such as Saltletts LaugenCracker, is designed for you to portion out yourself over several breaks.
Read the ingredients and allergen labelling on the pack you intend to buy and eat. The Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Homeland explains the labelling requirements for the 14 most common allergens when they are used. The products mentioned here list gluten-containing cereals, among other ingredients, while other ingredients and ‘may contain’ statements vary between varieties.
First compare the salt figures per 100 g, then take into account how much you’ll actually eat. EDEKA lists GUT&GÜNSTIG salted pretzels as containing 4.4 g of salt per 100 g, while ALDI SÜD lists SUNSNACKS salted pretzels as containing 4.51 g salt equivalent per 100 g. For your choice, always go by the information on the pack in question.